Im not sure exactly the reason, but in FIFA you can get from winning the ball in defence to getting 1 v 1 in 2-4 passes WAY too often.

Think about a real match, how often do players counter attack so effectively? Maybe 3-4 times a game at best?

Maybe its because the passing over distance is too accurate, perhaps because you can play 1-2 touch football with too many ease, maybe because the defence are out of position too easily..I dunno the reason but it seems too often.

Any random player can make accurate passes over any distance on FIFA. Also players glide across the pitch and have an extra burst of pace in the movement, which makes it more arcadey and makes midfield play pointless.

The movement and control of the players on PES is much more realistic.

I think the problem with pace I see is, for example Aubameyang is rated a certain speed (lets say his speed is 93) and when he has the ball it takes into account ball control which slows him down depending on how good that rating is.

Thats fine, it should be like that to some degree. But the problem is, lets say it slows him down to an imaginary speed of 86. Now, if there is a defender who is more strength than him and has 86 sprint speed Aubuymang cant just outrun him.

When in fact, in RL he would just be able to knock the ball out in front and breeze him. If you use "strength" to stop him when the ball is out in front, thats a foul.

FIFA doesnt do a good job of understanding this scenario in my opinion.

It's much improved this year though IMO, it could with some more animations granted but I think the most important thing is it flies through the air as it should with some oomph if you are looking for power.

In previous iterations it floated through the air like a balloon and made long shots almost impossible.

I finally learned how to play the game well, and wow it is amazing now. After 20+ games, you start to feel the differences between each and every player and between the teams as well. Unlike previous editions, the player ID is not just about the body movement of the players, it is also about their decision making and their ability to follow the tactics of their team.